{
  "id": 8283628,
  "title": "Two arrested over alleged SHS placement fraud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/two-arrested-over-alleged-shs-placement-fraud",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T17:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/two-arrested-over-alleged-shs-placement-fraud/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals, Vicentia Appiah Antwi, a 24-year-old University of Ghana graduate, and Suzzy Owusu, an 18-year-old unemployed person, have been arrested for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities related to Senior High School (SHS) placements. The arrests took place on September 17, 2026, when the suspects were re-arrested at around 1:30 p.m. The operation was conducted by a team from the Ministry of Education, following intelligence received by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters.\n\nThe suspects are accused of collecting sums ranging from GH¢9,500 to GH¢22,000 from each victim, depending on the SHS the victim aimed to secure placement in. During their interrogation, both suspects mentioned two other individuals involved in the scheme: Nana Yaw Boateng, a medical doctor at Kwadaso SDA Hospital in Kumasi, and Alex Asumani, also known as Lexus. The two suspects were interrogated, cautioned, and detained for 24 hours before being granted bail to assist in the investigation of the other alleged accomplices.",
  "summary": "Two persons have been arrested for allegedly collecting money from victims under the false pretext of securing placement into their preferred Senior High Schools. The suspects, identified as 24-year-old University of Ghana graduate Vicentia Appiah Antwi and 18-year-old unemployed Suzzy Owusu, were re-arrested on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m. The operation was […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Two arrested over alleged CSSPS fraud after collecting up to GH¢22,000 for school placement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/two-arrested-over-alleged-cssps-fraud-after-collecting-up-to-gh-22",
        "published": "2026-09-18T17:24:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}